# digitalocean-managed-databases

Provides database provisioning, scaling, and network security patterns for DigitalOcean. Useful when managing PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, or MySQL clusters.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 393 installs · ★ 78
- Author: bobmatnyc
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills/tree/HEAD/toolchains/platforms/deployment/digitalocean-managed-databases/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-07-18
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/digitalocean-managed-databases

## What it does

This skill guides the agent through operating managed database clusters on DigitalOcean. Supported engines include PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, Kafka, OpenSearch, and Valkey. The instructions cover cluster sizing, storage scaling, and setting maintenance windows.

Network safety rules require strict TLS enforcement and VPC isolation. Without a configured VPC, database access cannot stay private. The workflow also details migration steps, cutover connectivity checks, and rollback plans using snapshots or automated backups.

## Requirements
- Works with: PostgreSQL, MongoDB

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill digitalocean-managed-databases -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/digitalocean-managed-databases/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/digitalocean-managed-databases/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill digitalocean-managed-databases -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/digitalocean-managed-databases/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill digitalocean-managed-databases -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/digitalocean-managed-databases/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills digitalocean-managed-databases
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/digitalocean-managed-databases/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill digitalocean-managed-databases -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --path toolchains/platforms/deployment/digitalocean-managed-databases
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/digitalocean-managed-databases/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill digitalocean-managed-databases -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills/tree/HEAD/toolchains/platforms/deployment/digitalocean-managed-databases/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- Provision a managed PostgreSQL, Redis, or MySQL cluster on DigitalOcean
- Restrict database networking with VPC and trusted sources
- Scale cluster nodes and disk capacity as traffic grows
- Plan database migrations with automated snapshot rollbacks

## Example prompts
- Guide me through provisioning a PostgreSQL cluster on DigitalOcean inside a VPC
- Create a migration checklist for MySQL on DigitalOcean with rollback snapshots
- Configure maintenance windows and TLS settings for our DigitalOcean Redis cluster

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: digitalocean-managed-databases
description: DigitalOcean Managed Databases for PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, Kafka, OpenSearch, and Valkey. Use when provisioning, scaling, or operating managed database clusters on DigitalOcean.
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progressive_disclosure:
  entry_point:
    summary: "DigitalOcean Managed Databases for PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, Kafka, OpenSearch, and Valkey. Use when provisioning, scaling, or operating managed database clusters on DigitalOcean."
    when_to_use: "When working with version control, branches, or pull requests."
    quick_start: "1. Review the core concepts below. 2. Apply patterns to your use case. 3. Follow best practices for implementation."
---
# DigitalOcean Managed Databases Skill

---
progressive_disclosure:
  entry_point:
    summary: "Managed databases on DigitalOcean: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, Kafka, OpenSearch, Valkey with managed backups and scaling."
    when_to_use:
      - "When provisioning managed database clusters"
      - "When scaling or migrating database workloads"
      - "When securing database access with VPC and credentials"
    quick_start:
      - "Choose a database engine and region"
      - "Create a cluster and users"
      - "Apply networking and access controls"
      - "Monitor usage and scale as needed"
  token_estimate:
    entry: 90-110
    full: 4200-5400
---

## Overview

DigitalOcean Managed Databases provide fully managed clusters so teams can avoid manual setup and maintenance.

**Supported engines**:
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- Redis
- MongoDB
- Kafka
- OpenSearch
- Valkey

## Provisioning Workflow

- Select engine, region, and cluster size.
- Create users and databases with required roles.
- Configure trusted sources and VPC networking.
- Retrieve connection strings and TLS settings.

## Operations and Scaling

- Scale nodes or storage as demand grows.
- Set maintenance windows to control upgrades.
- Review backups and restore points.

## Security Practices

- Use VPC for private connectivity.
- Rotate credentials and limit user privileges.
- Enforce TLS connections.

## Migration Planning

- Use engine-specific migration guides.
- Validate application connectivity before cutover.
- Plan rollback using snapshots or backups.

## Complementary Skills

When using this skill, consider these related skills (if deployed):

- **digitalocean-networking**: VPC, firewalls, and private access.
- **digitalocean-management**: Monitoring and alerting.
- **digitalocean-storage**: Backup and snapshot workflows.

*Note: Complementary skills are optional. This skill is fully functional without them.*

## Resources

**DigitalOcean Docs**:
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